The hill of Schlangenberg is 276 metres above sea level and originates in the former ore mine of Breinigerberg.

Names like Bleiweg, which means "Way of lead", even today, give hints to the history of the village.

Twenty five coins dated between 100 BC and the year 92/93 AD as well as remains of a Roman craftsmen settlement had been found in the village.

In the former primary school which was closed in 1988 an information centre on the Schlangenberg nature reserve has been opened by the Eifel- und Heimatverein Breinig.

It is open to the public and presents detailed information on the special flora and fauna of the Schlangenberg region.